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Mary Ann Traylor Davis

Mary Ann Traylor Davis, 85, of Conway, Arkansas, died Monday, Sept. 23, 2019, surrounded by family and friends. Born Aug. 17, 1934, in Augusta, Arkansas, Ann was the daughter of A.R. "Pop" and Marian B. Traylor. She married the love of her life, Rev. Lamar Davis, on June 21, 1955, in Little Rock, and enjoyed 49 years with him before his death in 2004. Ann had a lifelong commitment in service to and care of others. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church, serving not only as a pastor's wife but as a member or leader of various committees and related organizations. She had a "call" to be a Stephen Minister, and was an active member of the United Methodist Women, Church Women United, and the Methodist Federation for Social Action. Ann helped to educate children in three different states as an elementary education teacher, mostly in fifth grade. She extended her commitment to education as a member of PEO, Chapter CA, and as a Sunday school teacher and facilitator of other church classes. She also served within her community as a founding board member and past president of the Women's Shelter of Central Arkansas, and Democratic Women. Ann supported many charities that aided in sustainability, reduction of poverty, and those in need. Ann cherished her family, not only as mom, grandmother, aunt or cousin, but as a friend, too. She held dear many friends, of all ages and interests. She looked forward to gatherings of all kinds – music, book club, bridge, supper group, birthday club, lunch group. Later in life, Ann said she found her true calling – as a grandmother, to her own, the neighborhood kids, and many others, cheering them in their accomplishments and lifting them up with her love. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, A.R. "Boots" Traylor. She is survived by her daughter, Leigh (Bruce) Walls; her son, Alan (Lisa) Davis of Kenya; her grandchildren, Micah Davis, Luke Walls, Claya Davis, and Tyler Davis; and several nieces and cousins. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, at First United Methodist Church in Conway, with Dr. Michael Roberts officiating.

Published September 27, 2019

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